Hotel Principe Di Savoia
Piazza Della Repubblica 17, Milan, Italy
Neighborhood: Repubblica
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The Principe is the grandaddy of Milan hotels—ostentatious and slightly fraying, with a staff of elderly men who seem to have worked there since the beginning of time. It’s easy to imagine that it’s stayed the same for the last hundred years—crystal chandeliers in the lobby, ornate antique chests of drawers in the bedrooms, and bathrooms with many bidets. Room service is wheeled in by a waiter who is the essence of courtesy—with white linen tablecloths, silver trays, a single flower in a bud vase, cutlery that is unwieldy and ancient. Nick the olive oil, by the way (easier to do in your room than in the restaurant), which is pressed especially for the Principe and simply sublime. The only incongruous element is the gym and spa on floor ten. Still, with its up-to-date equipment, massive indoor pool, and best beauticians in the city, no one’s complaining.
You will sleep well at the Principe—these glamorously old-fashioned four-poster beds boast some of the softest linens in Europe. Should you have trouble falling asleep without Fifi by your side, rest assured, they let you bring your pets. Hungry? The restaurant downstairs, Acanto, stays open until the wee hours of the morning.
There’s another thing—the people. Though it’s a cab ride away from the sights and the shopping, the Principe is nonetheless considered to be one of the most central places in the city to rendezvous. Stunning locals rub shoulders with young families having supper with their priests.
And then there are the celebrities—Sophia Loren, Courtney Love, Ben Affleck, Gisele Bundchen and everyone in between. Hang out by the concierge desk—especially during fashion week—and catch the gossip, and keep an eye out for which ridiculously enormous bouquets of flowers are arriving for whom. It also makes working out here a treat, since you can check out Gwyneth Paltrow’s time on the treadmill. If you pay enough attention, you may even scoop the latest breakup or business deal. Old and venerable as the Principe may be, the people who come to visit are a living Page Six.
- 401 Rooms
- Style: Traditional Elegance
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 40 Guest Reviews
- Hotel Principe Di Savoia
- Piazza Della Repubblica 17
- Milan, Italy
- Neighborhood: Repubblica
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- 24 hour medical assistance
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Beauty salon
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Boardroom
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Indoor swimming pool
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- Pet Friendly
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Sauna
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Spa
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Steam rooms
- Turkish bath
- Wi-fi (charges apply)
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40 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Tjeerd
- Stayed November 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Fantastic room, excellent service. Fantastic bath rooms. Great breakfast in fabulous brasserie
What the hotel could do better:
parking is a bit of a hassle. Valet parking is very expensive, parking on the street is possible, but you need to top up the meter.
Breakfast ends too early.
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- Stefani
- Stayed October 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Terrific location and easy access to everything in the center of town as well as train station.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- james
- Stayed August 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
extremely attentive service
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
